6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (383+ words) Joe Barna embracing position change, new Illini defensive scheme: 'One of the best pure pass rushers we have' 247 Sports CHICAGO " Joe Barna pulled up a high-top chair on the second floor of the Brickhouse Tavern in Wrigleyville, his hair falling…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (353+ words) At one time, the Illinois football team had their quarterback of the future, but those plans changed months ago. It was a fun time when the Illini thought Kamden Lopati was going to be our quarterback. Michigan swooped in with…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (58+ words) Fantasy Pros by Ari Koslow | Patriots Correspondent | Tue, Jun 9th 4: 00pm EDT Patriots LB Gabe Jacas underwent procedure and is not at mandatory minicamp. (Around the NFL on Twitter) Jacas does not hold a clear timetable to return. Category: Injury Updates | More…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (336+ words) On Sunday, Illinois football landed the sixth member of its 2027 recruiting class, earning a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Gavin Ericson-Staton, who flipped his commitment to Illinois after having previously committed to Iowa State. Perhaps above all, Ericson-Staton is a…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (130+ words) 247 Sports Brandon (Miss.) High three-star quarterback Sladen Shack is the newest commit for the Illinois Fighting Illini. The 6-1, 211-pounder, who 247 Sports slots as the No. 101 quarterback this cycle and No. 37 player in his home state, chose to play for head…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (14+ words) 247 Sports - Hard Commits (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (244+ words) Mike Farrell Sports Big Ten: Total Weeks at AP No. 1 for All 18 Programs Since 1936 the AP poll has been released on a weekly basis during the college football season. Being included is a sign of success for a program, while…...

2+ day, 13+ min ago  (328+ words) At this late stage, Illinois football's 2026 recruiting class may finally be complete, and slowly but surely the Illini's 2027 recruiting class is starting to come together. All six of coach Bret Bielema's '27 commits are three-star recruits, and on Saturday the Illini…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (401+ words) Illinois football had a solid weekend of recruiting that was the kickoff to what will hopefully be a fruitful month of June. It all started with a commitment from Cade Newman on Saturday. Gavin Ericson-Staton then flipped his commitment to…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (445+ words) The Illinois football team is in the middle of a big month of recruiting, and a target has just adjusted his schedule. Bret Bielema and the Illini are coming off a weekend that saw a commitment from Iowa tight end…...